FII Institute publishes its fifth impact report as we enter a golden age for innovation in robotics. In the mid- 20th century, many scientists and writers envisioned the 2020s as full of highly intelligent robots of all shapes and sizes. While this might not have happened quite as imagined, things are now changing fast.
Pneumonia is, in most cases, a curable or preventable disease. But it remains the leading infectious cause of death globally among children under the age of five, disproportionately affecting the most deprived and marginalized. An effective and affordable vaccine is the best way to tackle this global challenge.
In episode 6 from THINKpod, dive into the banking world with the banking legend and the former CEO of Barclays, and founder and CEO of Atlas merchant capital, Bob Diamond. Learn more about his transition from heading a major legacy bank, to being a legacy bank disruptor. Also, what he sees the future for the banking sector and why he believes blockchain technology and digital currency are here to stay.
In the 5th episode of TH!NKpod Podcast, listen to one of the world's most cited researchers and most influential scientific minds, recipient of the highly prestigious Global Energy Award in 2021, the director of the Precourt Institute for Energy at Stanford University, Professor Yi Cui. We discuss the future of energy storage, clean energy, and the issues surrounding mining minerals like lithium and cobalt. We also talk about how Prof. Cui combines TH!NKpod is the debut podcast from the FII Institute, featuring a deep dive into real-world solutions to some of the biggest questions facing humanity.
Aerofarms have revolutionised indoor farming, they grow plants without sun or soil. In this episode, we have discussed the business, climate crises and the need of transformational change.
in the 3rd episode of TH!NKpod Podcast, listen to H.E Amadou Hott Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation in Senegal talking about integrated energy solutions, investing in Africa and the race to net zero.
Just as the world began glimpsing the light at the end of the tunnel of an arduous battle against the COVID-19 pandemic - bolstered by the development of several highly efficient vaccines - a new variant of “high concern” as designated by WHO has emerged. And, while the debate continues to rage about the origins of SARS-CoV-2 and how much of it, if any, was human influenced, there should be no doubt that humans shoulder the lion’s share of the blame for the emergence of the Omicron variant.
The Future Investment Initiative Institute hosted FII 5th Edition in Riyadh from 26-28, 2021 under the theme, "Invest in Humanity."
In our TH!NKpod first episode with @astroTerry, let’s understand how the view from the space gave him a fresh perspective, and how this led him to his second career as an #entrepreneur
In the 2nd episode of TH!NKpod podcast, listen to Tayo Ovioso Group CEO of Page talking about digital banking in #Africa, the #sustainability of #crypto currency & cashless society.
